Eastern Montco Towns Ranked Among Pennsylvania's Best Places to Live

New Niche report highlights top communities in the region for quality of life.

Mar. 28, 2026 at 9:54pm

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A new ranking from Niche has identified several eastern Montgomery County, Pennsylvania communities as among the best places to live in the state. The report analyzed over 18,000 towns, suburbs, and neighborhoods across the country to determine the top locations based on factors like public schools, cost of living, job opportunities, and more.

Why it matters

This ranking provides valuable insight for residents, potential newcomers, and businesses looking to understand the relative strengths and desirability of different eastern Montgomery County communities. It highlights the region's appeal as a place to live, work, and raise a family.

The details

The Niche 2026 Best Places to Live report placed several eastern Montgomery County towns in the top 200 communities in Pennsylvania. Jenkintown ranked 13th, Spring House 14th, and Fort Washington 24th in the state. Other high-ranking towns included Wyncote (37th), Glenside (44th), Bryn Athyn (47th), Oreland (61st), and Ambler (64th). Maple Glen (101st), Rockledge (144th), Horsham (159th), Willow Grove (161st), and Hatboro (172nd) also made the statewide list.

  • Niche's 2026 Best Places to Live report was just released on March 28, 2026.

The players

Niche

An online platform that provides in-depth profiles, rankings, and reviews of schools, neighborhoods, and cities across the United States.

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The takeaway

This new ranking underscores the appeal and high quality of life in many eastern Montgomery County communities, making the region an attractive option for those seeking a desirable place to live, work, and raise a family in Pennsylvania.